I am a retired airline pilot since Sep 11, 2014. I spent 45 years in aviation, 7 as an Air force pilot, the remaining years as an airline pilot. Over the years I have visited many cities in foreign countries, however for only a day or 2 at a time. I am now spending my retirement visiting the same cities , but this time, longer stays to really see the city and more importantly to meet the people

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am visiting Zagreb , Croatia for the 5th time since I retired. I normally stay in hotels as I did through my career. I was recently introduced to the Air B n B system. I chose a host that is near the city center. Although it was a random choice, I could not have picked a better place to stay. My hosts are 2 of the most interesting people I have ever met, and they introduced me to the couch surfing system.

Interests

Photography, digital editing, woodworking, glass fusing, rose gardens.

Music, Movies, and Books

The Girl with Dragon Tattoo
Any KGB/CIA conspiracy novels/movies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have 3 sons, 47,28,26 all over 6'4" and 250lbs, NO daughters or grand daughters,
so through the years I have "adopted" my friends daughters as grand daughters.
And now with frequent international travel I have met some wonderful people along the way and have adopted 2 from Paris and 1 from Havana.

I was in Paris after the tragic event and I met one of the victims in a hospital near the Concert Hall. That meeting turned the "News Event" into a personal event, one I will never forget

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have an extensive library of Photos I have taken around the world and I carry my laptop/portable hard drive at all times

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Viet Nam